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Bachelor in Digital Media Design with Honors

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The Bachelor in Digital Media Design (Hons) at Sunway University is a 4-year program focused on digital media, graphic communication, and multimedia design, preparing students for careers in digital publishing, web design, and animation.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
JBT/BPP(U) 1000-801/57/e24/08128
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jun, Sep
Domestic Fees
$29,500 per year
International Fees
$7,056 per year

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor in Digital Media Design (Hons) at Sunway University is a 4-year, industry-driven program equipping students with skills in digital media, graphic communication, and multimedia design. With 123 credit hours, including core, elective, and MOHE/compulsory courses, plus a 6-credit internship, graduates are prepared for careers in digital publishing, web design, and animation. This program is also based on the BS Graphic Information Technology program at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)
Completion of ADTP with minimum CGPA of 2.0

STPM
Average Grade C or CGPA 2.0 (minimum 2 principals)

A-Level
Minimum 8 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Australian Matriculation
Minimum ATAR 50%

Canadian Matriculation
Minimum 50%

Monash University Foundation Year
Minimum 50%

Foundation Program
Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including English)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus point)

Diploma
Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Band 6.0 or equivalent
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English or equivalent Credit
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programs, Diploma or ADTP where the medium of instruction is English.

Specific Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review by the University

Why is a Portfolio necessary? A portfolio provides some indication of your ability in design and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain? The portfolio requires a minimum of 5 artworks which show variation and usage of different mediums and applications.

Candidates should portray an array of artworks ranging from (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, sketches, collages and digital software applications.

It is highly recommended to have at least 5 drawings (still life, landscape, perspective, figure drawing, portrait and such) and a further 5 artworks could be a combination of photographs, poster designs, videos, animations, logo designs, sculptures etc of choice.

What you will learn

Overview

The Bachelor in Digital Media Design (Hons) at Sunway University is a 4-year, industry-driven program equipping students with skills in digital media, graphic communication, and multimedia design. With 123 credit hours, including core, elective, and MOHE/compulsory courses, plus a 6-credit internship, graduates are prepared for careers in digital publishing, web design, and animation. This program is also based on the BS Graphic Information Technology program at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University.

Career pathways

  • Animator
  • Digital Media Designer
  • Graphic Industry Consultant
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Web Content Developer and Manager

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Graphic Communications
  • Human Systems Engineering
  • College Algebra
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
  • English Composition 1
  • English Composition 2
  • Creative Thinking and Design Visualization
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2
Year 2
  • Digital Illustration in Publishing
  • Intro to Commercial Print
  • Understanding the Enterprise
  • Computer Applications
  • Introduction to Web Authoring
  • 3D Media Production
  • Elective 3
  • Elective 4
  • Elective 5
Year 3
  • Commercial Photography
  • Copyright and Intellectual Property
  • Information Design and Usability
  • Digital Video Techniques
  • Digital Publishing
  • Multimedia Design
  • Web Content Design
  • Elective 6
  • Elective 7
Year 4
  • Computer Animation
  • Digital Workflow
  • Elective 8
  • Senior Project
  • Professional Portfolio Design
  • Graphic Industry Business Practices
  • Elective 9
  • Internship
Elective Subjects
  • Principles of Sociology
  • Film Appreciation
  • Chemistry and Society
  • U.S. History to 1877
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Chemistry and Society (Laboratory)
  • World Mythology
  • Image Editing and Manipulation
  • New Media Internet Technologies
  • Website and E-Commerce Strategies
  • Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • Innovation in Society
  • Human-Computer Interaction
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
For International Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills